Bay County Medical Care Facility — Nursing Home in Essexville, MI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 161 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 84.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235044 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 6.64 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.44 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Bay County Medical Care Facility had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (January 27, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 27, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — March 8, 2026
Bay County Medical Care Facility is a 161-bed nursing home in Essexville, Michigan. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility shows a notable strength in its staffing levels, which can support more attentive day-to-day care. You should ask what specific changes the home has made since the recent inspection to ensure complete, timely care plans and related safeguards (including prevention of pressure ulcers and protection of residents' rights).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay County Medical Care Facility Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Bay County Medical Care Facility is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Bay County Medical Care Facility's CMS star rating?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Bay County Medical Care Facility reports 6.63686 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Bay County Medical Care Facility had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Bay County Medical Care Facility had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Bay County Medical Care Facility have?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has 161 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation — 4/5 — 4.0 mi
- Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center — 3/5 — 6.2 mi
- Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation — 3/5 — 7.8 mi
- Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities — 1/5 — 9.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.